This statement updates the recommendations for influenza vaccines and antiviral medications usage in the prevention and treatment of influenza in children.

A recent analysis has found a notable association between periodontitis and abnormal liver function test (LFT) results. In over 10,000 participants, periodontitis was linked to higher levels of total protein, globulin, gamma-glutamyl transferase, and alkaline phosphatase. Individuals aged 45-64 showed higher odds for elevated ALT (aOR 1.73) , while those aged 65 and above had stronger association with ALP (aOR 5.39).